ArticleJournal of pediatric urology2012
The accuracy and health risks of a voiding cystourethrogram after a febrile urinary tract infection.
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- Voiding cystourethrography for the pediatric nephrologist: clinical value, challenges, and areas of debate.Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) · 2026Review
- Suprapubic and Transurethral Bladder Access for Voiding Cystourethrography in Pediatric Male Patients.Pediatric reports · 2024Article
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- Culture-positive urinary tract infection following micturating cystourethrogram in children.Asian journal of urology · 2022Article
- [Imaging in urinary tract infections in childhood].Der Radiologe · 2016Review
- Comparing between results and complications of doing voiding cystourethrogram in the first week following urinary tract infection and in 2-6 weeks after urinary tract infection in children referring to a teaching hospital.Journal of renal injury prevention · 2016Article
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Abstract
objectivePhysicians often defer obtaining a voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) after the diagnosis of urinary tract infection (UTI) due to concerns regarding increased health risks and inflated rates of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). This study examines the health risks and accuracy of VCUG testing after diagnosis of a febrile UTI. PATIENTS AND
methodsA retrospective review was conducted of children aged 0-18 years admitted to Nationwide Children's Hospital with a febrile UTI in 1995-2000. Children were divided into two cohorts - those who had a VCUG performed within 1 week of diagnosis (early VCUG cohort) and those who had a VCUG performed more than 1 week after diagnosis (late VCUG cohort). All children were followed for an additional 5 years after hospital discharge.
resultsThe incidence and severity of VUR were similar in patients that underwent early and late VCUG testing. Patients who underwent early VCUG testing showed no sign of worsening illness after the test was performed. During the 5-year follow up, these patients did not have higher rates of return emergency department visits or hospital readmission compared to those who received late VCUG testing.
conclusionsThe rate of VUR detection does not increase with early VCUG testing. Early VCUG testing does not lead to increased risk of bacterial dissemination or urosepsis.
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